Hello!
The hylocereus undatus in the photo broke apart (below the soil line) from a much larger specimen I've been growing for several years.
I would like to replant it but am unsure which way would ensure best success.
Should I just replant it as is or completely remove the lower woody stem? Would it be better to cut off the lowest segments and expose a large surface, let it callous over and then grow new roots?
Opinions?
Thank you!
Hylocereus undatus root question
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Re: Hylocereus undatus root question
The aerial roots work just as fine when rooting a cactus- just use those, it'll root faster.
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Re: Hylocereus undatus root question
Thank you!
I hadn't thought of using those! Thought they were just for anchoring the plant as it climbed!
Will give it a shot!!
I hadn't thought of using those! Thought they were just for anchoring the plant as it climbed!
Will give it a shot!!
Re: Hylocereus undatus root question
If you just want one plant, cut off anything that is damaged or awkward, let it heal over, then plant it. The existing root looks pretty good.
If you want more than one plant you could get at least 3 good cuttings from this.
If you want more than one plant you could get at least 3 good cuttings from this.